Looking for Historical Romance with Expert-Level Push and Pull and Leads Who Are Both Scheming 求古言，满级拉扯，男女主八百个心眼子

1. 251 扮 The Little Princess Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger 扮猪吃虎小王妃 Little One Who Loves Sweet Potatoes爱吃香薯的小娃娃Ancient Romance255k WordsCompleted After the shock of that intense visual impact wore off, Ye Yiyi finally came to her senses and immediately turned around. “Beiming Yu! Are you crazy? Why did you let me in while you were changing?” “I didn't let you in! I only told you I was in the bedroom.” Beiming Yu stifled a laugh inside, but put on an utterly innocent face as he spoke. “Ye Yiyi, you've seen my body twice. You have to take responsibility for me!” “Hmph, I've seen plenty of people. Do I have to take responsibility for all of 2.4kReads6.7Score247Shelves
2. 252 小 The Young Lady Has Too Many Admirers, and Her Imperial Tutor Turns Dark 小姑娘桃花太多，帝师大人黑化了 Zhou Guihua周桂花Ancient Romance449k WordsCompleted [Master and disciple + princess x half-raising x doting, fatherly boyfriend x scheming x age gap x mutually devoted] [One-line synopsis: The aloof beauty atop the peak is brought down from her pedestal by a clever, beautiful princess] One day, after learning the secret of the White Crane Gu, Ling Xiao worked up the courage to ask Li Changfeng, “What if none of my three royal consorts are willing to divorce me?” Li Changfeng lowered his eyes and smiled faintly, though his gaze was filled with a c 487Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male lead is more cunning, while the female lead is relatively simpler.

3. 253 侯 My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 侯爷，您的狗不能进！ Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance40k WordsCompleted My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 224Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Heart][Heart][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

4. 254 灯 The Lamp Shines Where Worries Fade 灯照忘忧处 Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted : Ling Xi is the lowest-ranking Spirit Guide in the Immortal Realm. Her duty is to light Spirit Guiding Lamps and lead the souls of those who died unjustly in the mortal world into reincarnation. But she has a secret: her lamp can guide not only ordinary souls, but also souls burdened by unresolved obsessions. And every time she helps a soul let go of its obsession, she forgets a memory connected to it. One day, she encounters the soul of a young man tightly entwi 34Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 255 死 My Archrival, the Regent, Became My Imperial Husband 死对头摄政王成了我皇夫 Noble Title for a Meal封侯拜饭Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Ancient-Style Writing Contest] [Can't Tell Beauty from Ugliness: Bloodthirsty, Heaven-Defying Female Tyrant x Flirtatious, Dramatic, Ultimate Beauty of a Demon Lord] A max-level demon-world powerhouse made one careless mistake, was killed in a rebellion, and transmigrated into a pitiful human girl. Her father didn't care for her, her mother didn't love her, and the emperor died just as she entered the palace, leaving behind a three-year-old toddler prince! Yanyan declared, "Don't panic. When it 804Reads9.4Score146Shelves
6. 256 偷 The Senior Sister Who Stole My Underpants Is Going to Cultivate Immortality and Change Her Fate! 偷裤衩的师姐，竟要修仙改命了！ Yan Lantian燕蓝天Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing The cultivation novel she'd been following went on hiatus right at the steamiest part. While cursing the author for being a terrible person, Qi Yunxiang somehow transmigrated! She'd barely arrived before she was ambushed, her meridians shattered and herself paralyzed! She cursed at the heavens in fury: I don't have to be the heroine or a great hero, but why did I transmigrate into a crazy cannon-fodder supporting female character obsessed with her junior brother?! She would tear up the romance-a 15.2kReads8.0Score2.3kShelves

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   Trust me, this is a must-read! [Already hooked!] The transmigrated, twisted female supporting character is all yours! The first two volumes are smooth with foreshadowing, and the third is delicious! Male Lead 1: He split off half of his true soul, hoping 1+1>2 to directly ascend to the Great Dao! But the female supporting character ruined everything, making him furious, his eyes red and his head steaming. He even went to confront the wrong person! [Facepalm] Male Lead 2: We are on different paths, good and evil, so it's best not to fall for me! Then he was repeatedly fleeced, making him furious and frantically demanding interest! Male Lead 3: Sister, what bad intentions could I possibly have? [Shy] I just want to travel with you for a while, my true identity is actually… Male Lead 4: Standing at the peak of the Heavenly Evolution, with strength that can shatter the void, why can't I?! [Frustrated] I refuse to accept this! In short, this is a vividly portrayed ensemble piece, a serious cultivation story where the secondary couples are constantly complaining, seriously funny, and featuring multiple couples [Note]. The entire story flows smoothly, the characters are intelligent, and it's very friendly to those who dislike simplistic plots. I recommend giving it a try! [Kiss]

7. 257 海 Begonia Blossoms: The General's Wife Is Reborn and Goes on a Rampage 海棠笑：将军夫人重生她杀疯了 I Eat Grapes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃葡萄就是不吐皮Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted A cold-faced, devoted general and a clever, gentle legitimate daughter I, Shen Zhiyu, died once. I burned in the flames, the pain searing to the bone. Only as I lay dying did I learn that the woman kneeling and crying over me was the enemy who had abducted me and drained my blood. My true identity was the Duke's Estate's legitimate daughter, switched at birth and kept from her family for fifteen years! When I opened my eyes again, Heaven had given me another chance at life. In this life, weari 754Reads—Score104Shelves

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   The side couple includes a young general and a clever young lady, as well as a composed emperor, an orphaned empress, the eldest son of a noble family, the legitimate daughter of the late emperor, a spoiled young master, and a dignified lady. Both the main and supporting characters are genuinely intelligent, courageous, resourceful, and possess a strong sense of patriotism. The plot and character development are very engaging and excellent. Super good!

8. 258 震 Shocking! The Crown Prince of a Fallen Kingdom Is a Hopeless Romantic! 震惊，亡国太子他是恋爱脑！ Feng Sheng Ke风生客Ancient Romance17k WordsCompleted Shocking! The Fallen Crown Prince Is a Hopeless Romantic! 90Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Please give it your support!! A charming and intelligent head of a prestigious family vs. A shrewd and calculating crown prince, the male and female leads are truly cunning and scheming.

9. 259 和 A Love-Hate Relationship with a Treacherous Minister 和奸臣的相爱相杀 It's the Future是未来呀Ancient Romance446k WordsCompleted [Rival suitors] + [Chancellor] + [Strong heroine] + [Female-led story] + [Two powerful leads] + [Crown prince] + [Imperial uncle] + [Court politics] + [Harem intrigue] + [Power struggles] + [Wuxia world] Shen Xunbai never imagined that the little maid he had always wanted to kill would not only remain on the Crown Prince's mind, but also become entangled with the Ninth Imperial Uncle. Flirting with one man after another. Infuriating! Then I'll lock her up! Who could have guessed she'd run away? 80Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   It's a female-centric story; the female lead is extremely powerful, cunning, and doesn't rely on the male lead. It's a love-hate relationship, with the male lead falling in love first.

10. 260 天 A Catastrophic Start: I’m Forced to Marry a Lame, Mad King 天崩开局，我被迫嫁给瘸腿癫王 Who Says Immortality Must Be Lonely?谁说长生需寂寞Ancient Romance806k WordsOngoing [One-on-one, both with no past relationships: the woman transmigrates into a book, pretending to be a vixen but really just a laid-back slacker; the man is reborn, pretending to be a madman but secretly a true romantic. They spar and fall in love, flirt to the extreme, enjoy endless sweet indulgence, and clash over court politics.] No bitter drama, just sweet, over-the-top romance. Their clashes are mostly battles of wits. Su Xu accidentally transmigrates into a book and becomes a cannon-fodder 863Reads9.3Score131Shelves

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    A transmigrated woman and a reborn man, a clear-headed, laid-back guy x a cunning, sharp-tongued, and ruthless king. No cheat codes, they survive purely through political maneuvering. Everyone is intelligent, lighthearted, funny, and without melodrama. The plot is logically sound, with each event intricately linked. Absolutely fantastic!

11. 261 综 Film and TV Crossover: The Return Journey 综影视：归去来辞 Gentle Spring Breeze春风恬淡Female-Channel Fanfiction2.7M WordsCompleted A carefree little fairy's journey to make money. Literary-style blurb: Yun Xiu had barely graduated when she was informed that her father had squandered the family fortune and left them buried in debt. The daughter repays her father's debts, and as a dutiful daughter, she naturally had no choice but to step up... ↑ Everything above is made up. Just read it for fun. A little reminder, everyone: the heroine has a hidden scummy side. 1.2kReads6.6Score—Shelves

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    [Smirking][Smirking]

12. 262 去 The Lanterns Shone Like Day on Last Year's Lantern Festival 去年元夜灯如昼 Xu Wei栩唯Ancient Romance580k WordsOngoing [Amnesiac Grand Princess × Cold-Faced Court Official | Escape from the Imperial Mausoleum | Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming | Mutual Redemption] A great fire turns her from the most honored princess of the Li Song dynasty into a palace maid assigned to guard the Yanyang Imperial Mausoleum, someone everyone avoids. She has forgotten who she is and everything she once had. Her greatest wish each day is to make it out of the mausoleum alive. But its rules are strict, and the first one is nev 23Reads8.5Score200Shelves

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    I initially thought it would be another typical historical romance, but the premise was surprisingly novel. The female lead, Jiang Rong, becomes a palace maid guarding a tomb after losing her memory, which immediately captivated me. The settings of the imperial tombs, the Seven Departments, and the tomb-guarding system were incredibly immersive. The male lead, Yin Zexi, is also very charming—calm and composed without being expressionless. Their interactions were particularly enjoyable. Most importantly, the plot moves at a fast pace, with almost no unnecessary dialogue; each chapter is packed with new information, making it truly addictive.

13. 263 综 Fandom Crossover: Luoluo 综影视之落落 A Shu Shu Shu阿舒舒舒Female-Channel Fanfiction4.3M WordsCompleted Based on Bai Luoheng, traveling through various worlds. 420Reads5.4Score—Shelves
14. 264 一 I Transmigrated and Became the Beloved Bride of a Crippled Marquis 一朝穿越，替嫁残侯成团宠 Chen Jiu辰九Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Historical transmigration + medical skills + marriage before love + two strong leads who dote on each other + suspense and court intrigue] Shen Qingci, a top surgeon, transmigrates into the body of a bride forced into a marriage swap. She becomes the new bride meant to bring good fortune to Xiao Yan, the blind and crippled Marquis of Dingbei. On their wedding night, she takes his pulse and immediately sees through it: “My lord, you’ve been poisoned. Someone wants to keep you in darkness forever 116Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend these books

15. 265 穿 After Transmigrating into a Villainess, the Male Leads Eavesdrop on My Thoughts 穿成恶毒女配后被男主们偷听心声 The Breeze Has a Mind of Its Own凉风有意Ancient Romance776k WordsCompleted (A comic adaptation of the same name is now available) After transmigrating into a book as a wicked villainess, she gets a System that makes her stronger whenever she roasts the plot. At first, all she has to do is make casual comments about the story, collect rewards, and play the wicked supporting villainess until the plot ends without a hitch. She never expected the male leads to unlock their own storylines, one by one abandoning their original characterizations and sending the plot wildly of 7.3kReads9.2Score980Shelves
16. 266 与 Coexisting with a Big Shot, I Became Unstoppable 与大佬共生，我强到飞起 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted One day, I woke up with a man in my head. It wasn't a hallucination or a split personality. He was the real deal, a top-tier boss: Lu Yunzhou. The ruthless business tycoon who ruled the corporate world was now nothing more than a ghost trapped in my mind. And so, things started looking like this: When someone gives me a hard time, he scoffs in my head: [Third file from the bottom left. Throw it in his face.] When someone frames me, he directs me remotely: [The recorder's in the right-hand drawe 140Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 267 暴 The Hot-Tempered Female Officer: Nobody Tells Me What to Do 暴躁女官差：谁都别教我做事 The World Is Too Boring世界太无聊Ancient Romance257k WordsOngoing The number “1” is one of the most fundamental and important numbers in human civilization. It is simple, yet carries profound philosophical meaning, mathematical value, and cultural symbolism. Ever since people learned to count in ancient times, “1” has represented “singularity,” “beginning,” “uniqueness,” and “existence.” Though it is only the first number in the sequence of natural numbers, it holds an irreplaceable place in mathematics, science, religion, literature, and everyday life. In fr —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead in this story perfectly fits the bill: unfathomable, cunning, and composed. His interactions with the female lead are incredibly engaging.

18. 268 快 Quick Transmigration: The Second Personality 快穿第二人格 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted Female lead + dual personality + no saintly martyrdom + takes down scumbags regardless of gender or age + lighthearted and funny Synopsis: Jiang Yan, a female cultivator, was bored when she happened upon a System. She transmigrates through three thousand worlds, disguising herself as the original host's second personality to help them change their personalities and escape their tragic fates. She takes down scumbags, delivers face-slapping comeuppances, completes missions, and explores the myster 41Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 269 娘 The Consort’s Laid-Back Daily Life 娘娘的佛系日常 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [A lazy, carefree little schemer who just wants to lie flat + historical fantasy + palace intrigue + heroine devoted to one man, hero not devoted to one woman] The charming and clever favorite consort Lin Jingran refuses to work herself to the bone. She’s got the Noble Imperial Consort position lined up, and plans to enjoy the drama and lie flat her way to becoming Empress. Family? She’s a treasured darling of her family, too. The emperor? He openly favors her and helps her navigate palace intr 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel, the male and female protagonists are cunning and scheming.

20. 270 月 The Moon as Venom, the Heart as Bait: Prince, Take This Challenge 月为蛊，心为引：王爷请接招 Bei Jincheng北锦澄Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted A sensual heroine × a taciturn, scheming hero [Transmigration] [Everyone's favorite] [Domineering prince] [Superpowers] [golden finger] [Both leads are each other's only one] Su Yueming, a modern marketing expert, transmigrates into the body of a famous courtesan in the Great Xia Dynasty. On the night she's about to be sold, the young prince Xiao Jingyan intervenes and keeps her as his mistress for a shamelessly indulgent year. She wants him for his looks and money, while he thinks she's 294Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are cunning and scheming, showcasing their acting skills.

21. 271 梦 Tales of Ten Dream Kingdoms 梦十国记 Lost in the Green Wilderness碧野迷生Ancient Romance721k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Powerful Female Lead + Six Male Leads + Alternate-History Political Intrigue + Conquest + Love-Triangle Drama + Spy Warfare + Forced Love + Imprisonment + Everyone Is Scheming] No System, no golden finger, and the heroine has no memories of the original host. She’ll have to rely on her own wits to get out of every predicament. . The first man to imprison her: “Let’s see whether I’m more impressive, or your romantic fantasies are.” The second man to imprison her: “Normal sex is 381Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. It features six male leads, each one cunning and scheming.

22. 272 前 After Her Ex-Husband Dies, the Ascetic Prince Starts Seducing Her 前夫死后，禁欲王爷疯狂引诱 Dai Si Barbie Pink戴丝芭比粉Ancient Romance389k WordsOngoing [Both leads are devoted to each other + Happy ending, sheltered young lady + Abstinent, calculating prince, light political intrigue + revenge, historical romance] Qing Yue, the only daughter of the wealthiest family in the city, has come of age. But her marriage prospects are awkward. Suitors are lining up to marry into her family, yet they treat her as nothing more than a free bonus with a fortune of ten thousand strings of cash. When she first falls in love, the heir of the marquis’s househol —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hmm, I don't even know how they met, "but when she tilted her head, their lips touched." [Licking screen][licking screen]

23. 273 神 The Abandoned Miracle Doctor Returns Reborn 神医弃女重生归来 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance522k WordsCompleted [Pure Love] [Rebirth] [Pocket Dimension] [Revenge] [Sweet Romance] The first season of the animated series The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Takes Her Radiant Beauty Into Her Own Hands is now available on Hongguo and Douyin. This success is all thanks to your support, dear readers. Ziwei bows in gratitude! In her previous life, she fell into the water and lay unconscious for six days, missing her coming-of-age ceremony. When she woke, she learned she was to marry the heir of a marquis's household. 15.5kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    "The Abandoned Daughter of a Divine Doctor" is really great! It's a sweet and heartwarming ancient romance novel about rebirth, revenge, and love that gets better with each read. The story follows the protagonist's growth, and you experience emotional ups and downs as you watch her develop. The plot is fast-paced and engaging—it's truly a wonderful read!

24. 274 绾 I'm Wanwan, Not Wanwan: We're All Reborn, So Why Should I Keep Indulging You? 绾绾不是晚晚：都重生了谁还惯你 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Soul Swap] [Face-Slapping] [Spatial Spirit Spring] [Ensemble Cast] [Fantasy] On her wedding day, Shen Wanwan is brutally murdered, pierced through the heart by a blade. Her soul follows her body downstream along the river. Meanwhile, Pei Wanning, trying to escape a ghost marriage to the Prince of Qin, jumps into the river to fake her death, only to actually drown. A thousand miles away, their souls meet on a riverbank. Shen Wanwan is horrified. “...Are you human or a ghost?” Pei Wanning can't h 31.3kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves
25. 275 重 Reborn and Doted On by All: Seven Tycoons Kneel and Call Me Mom 重生团宠：七个大佬跪着叫我妈 Mo Mo Is Master Mo墨墨是墨爷Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [Short story + doted-on heroine + salvation + punishing scoundrels + no romance + adorable kids] Xi Chi transmigrates 26 years into the past to save the world. Every time she goes, she dies, and picks up a kid along the way! The first time, she transmigrates as a down-and-out heiress and picks up a little demon. The third time, she transmigrates as a bullied chubby girl and picks up another little demon. The fourth time, she transmigrates as a little beggar and picks up yet another little demon 11.3kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves

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    Here they come! 🍅🍅🍅 🍅 First book: A max-level king arrives! The male and female leads are meticulous and cunning, unlike traditional ancient romance novels. The female lead is exceptionally powerful. Who says women can't rule the world? She insists on becoming a monarch who decides everything, breaking down the old and establishing the new, allowing men and women to serve in the court together, working together to bring prosperity to the people! [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing] 🍅 Second book: Palace Gates are like a sea, true love is poison. The female lead is extremely clear-headed. She only seeks wealth and glory, meticulously planning every step to seduce the emperor's heart, climbing all the way to the position of Imperial Concubine. [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing] [Upvote][Follow][Update Extra!]

26. 276 苏 After Waking Up, Three Big Shots Keep Chasing Her and Calling Her Mom 苏醒后被三个大佬追着叫妈 Solo Celebration独自狂欢Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Short drama now available] Alternate title: While Others Rely on Their Parents, I Rely on My Kids. My Sons Are All Big Shots “Sleeping Beauty” Wen Xiaoxiao slept for thirty-five years. When she woke up, she discovered that the three eggs she had once donated had become three famous big shots! Now she had not only a perfect family, but also three sons who loved her. She was no longer a miserable ball being kicked around. Son No. 1, the domineering CEO. He seemed like a typical CEO, but was actua 2.3kReads9.3Score216Shelves
27. 277 丑 Ugly Duckling’s Comeback: I Have a Beauty System 丑女逆袭：我有变美系统 Lazy Xixi懒汐汐Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [Fake-sweet online scammer + beauty transformation + System + gaming companion + voice chat room + livestreaming] After meeting her online boyfriend in person and getting dumped by the jerk, Yu Yuan, a scammer who posed as a goddess online, died by suicide and was reborn. Bound to a beauty System, she could sculpt her face, exchange for skills and items, and more by earning favorability points. Starting out as a low-level gaming companion in a voice chat room, she gradually became an all-around, 1.3kReads7.5Score111Shelves
28. 278 快 Quick Transmigration: She’ll Do Anything to Become Beautiful and Strong 快穿：她为了变美变强，没得底线 Dream of a Winter Night冬夜之梦Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Quick transmigration + Sweet and savory heroine + Male leads are chaste + No fixed couple Ordinary has always seemed stamped onto Su Yue like a label. Then she meets a quick-transmigration System, and her life begins to change. The heroine grows as the story goes on, becoming more beautiful and stronger with every mission. Assistant vs. Boxing Champion If she flirts with him, will he punch her to death? Young Cook vs. Criminal Investigation Captain She's in a dead-end situation from the start, a 13.4kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
29. 279 身 As an Average-Looking Woman, I Was Reborn and Bound to the Goddess System 身为普女的我，重生绑定女神系统 A Wei啊微Modern Romance612k WordsOngoing [Everyone's favorite gets a beauty transformation System + livestreaming + showbiz] After trusting the wrong person and having an unflattering photo leaked, renowned voice actress Wei Qiao loses her reputation and binds to the Goddess System. She returns to her college days, becoming more beautiful and powerful as she livestreams her way into showbiz and wealth, until she becomes the nation's goddess. She meets a handsome campus heartthrob, a sweet puppy-like childhood friend, a domineering CEO, 26.8kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves
30. 280 大 Disaster! The White Lotus Is Trying to Seduce the Aloof Immortal Lord 大事不好，白莲花要引诱清冷仙君 Peaceful Years年安岁Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Bai Xiruo never expected to end up in the male-oriented novel Sword Saint Supreme. The male lead is the chosen one blessed by the Heavenly Dao, destined to ascend to immortality. One swing of his sword can slay ten thousand demons; one step can take him across three continents. In everyone's eyes, he is the untouchable moon in the sky, a flower blooming on a snow-capped peak. She has no spiritual roots and nothing going for her but her beauty. To stay alive as long as possible and eventually hav 8.7kReads8.9Score1kShelves
31. 281 惊 What?! After Becoming a Cannon-Fodder Character, the Crazy Male Lead Won't Leave Me Alone 惊！穿成炮灰后竟被疯批男主赖上 Jinyu近屿Ancient Romance625k WordsCompleted [Cultivation + System + transmigrate into a book + hilarious wish fulfillment + devoted couple, 1v1] Also known as: Help! The obsessive male lead in this cultivation novel has no sense of propriety! After transmigrating into a Mary Sue wish-fulfillment novel, Ji Yao was told by the System: You’re the unlucky cannon-fodder character. To stay alive, I advise you to steer clear of the original male and female leads! Ji Yao: Sure, sure. You’re right about everything. Then, without meaning to, she s 1.8kReads9.0Score217Shelves
32. 282 惹 Playing with Fire: Find a Patron and Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger! 惹火，选个靠山扮猪吃虎！ Little Classmate Liu小柳同学呀Ancient Romance87k WordsOngoing [A love-struck prince who schemes his way into romance VS a fake heiress who plans every move] [Devoted couple ➕ sweet romance ➕ equally matched leads ➕ emotional tension] Shen Qingci seeks an antidote and chooses the calculating Prince Yu as her protector. From evading danger in a brothel to saving the emperor at a palace banquet, she had planned every step, but gets caught up in Xiao Jingyan’s tenderness. When he discovers her identity, torn apart by love, he cruelly ends things, then, eyes re —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has to be this one!

33. 283 美 A Sweet and Wild Beauty! The Obsessive Top Student Has Secretly Set His Sights on Her Again 美人甜野！偏执学神又偷偷盯上她 You Yili幼一栗Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Super sweet and irresistibly flirty + childhood sweethearts + mutual pining] [Cool, sickly genius ✖️ sweet, flirtatious, straightforward little enchantress] From childhood, Jiang Yuxing has been completely obsessed with good looks. The first time she met Jiang Yubai, she thought this beautiful boy was so gorgeous that she had to marry him and bring him home! Everyone at Rong High knows that Jiang Yuxing, hailed as a temptress, comes up with new ways every day to openly flirt with the aloof Jian 9.1kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
34. 284 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score522Shelves

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    I recommend this book because it features a female protagonist with high intelligence.

35. 285 轻 Where Does the Light Boat Go? 轻舟何岸 Plain Colors, Chilly素彩寒Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Are the four princes of Rui Kingdom really going to marry four common women from Chan Kingdom? Could it be because every woman in Chan Kingdom is beautiful and fertile? She has the talent to be a chancellor in a matriarchal kingdom, yet marries the “intellectually disabled” prince of a patriarchal kingdom, entering the marriage as a spy under the pretense of a political union. He is a prince with exceptional intelligence who hides his true self. But even after he regains his true self, is that r 16Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 286 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    Don't miss out on this amazing book! The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is fast-paced and exciting, with plenty of satisfying moments. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked! You've discovered a hidden gem of a fantasy novel with likable characters, an explosive plot, and no dull moments. If you love this genre, don't miss it!

37. 287 沉 The Sinking Carp Startles the Cattails 沉鲤惊蒲 Seven Inkstones七砚书Mystery442k WordsOngoing He calculated that today was “a day to avoid people in red.” Chi Jingpu immediately pulled out his red undershirt. “You’ve been standing there in a red undershirt this whole time, and now you’re telling me to avoid people in red?” Scientific-minded constable × Feng Shui master × little princess lost in the human world Hilarious mystery romance, one-on-one pairing, both leads pure and devoted, incredibly sweet 342Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 288 玉 Starting with a Jade Thumb Ring: I Make Her a Princess, and She Becomes a Demon Empress 玉扳指开局：我封郡主她成妖后 The Sly Cat厚黑的猫猫Ancient Romance194k WordsCompleted Two leading actresses from an acting school refused a director’s advances, so he set a fire to kill them. As they lay near death in the blaze, a rare alignment of seven stars streaked across the night sky, and the ancient jade thumb ring borrowed by the film crew suddenly burst into a dazzling white light! When they opened their eyes again, the two best friends had been transported to the past. One landed on an ancient battlefield dressed in men’s clothes for a martial arts role. She saved the y 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two drama school beauties refused to accept the unspoken rules of the industry, only to be set on fire by the director to silence them. As they teetered on the brink of death in the flames, a once-in-a-millennium alignment of the seven stars pierced the night sky, and the ancient jade ring borrowed from the film crew suddenly burst forth with a blinding white light! When they opened their eyes again, the two best friends, dressed in male martial arts costumes, were lying on an ancient battlefield, saving the young emperor who was leading a campaign. With their exceptional martial arts skills, they repeatedly distinguished themselves in battle, rising from sworn brothers to become a princess protecting the nation! Another woman was sold into a brothel by a heartless peasant woman. In desperation, she killed someone with her hairpin and escaped, only to stumble upon the sinister and sickly Prince Liang, Xiao Qinglan. He imprisoned her in his palace, showering her with unparalleled favor, but also binding her with the shackles of hell. But she refused to be a caged bird. She climbed the ladder of power by stepping on men's sincerity, from a runaway concubine in the palace to the emperor's favorite concubine, and then to a cunning empress, manipulating the political landscape step by step. When Shen Nanqiao stood in the imperial court, clad in armor, and saw her former best friend in her phoenix coronet and wedding robes, her eyes filled with ruthlessness, she realized with a start that this time travel had already torn their fates apart. The seven stars aligned again, the jade ring's brilliance rekindled; on one side was the gentle protection of her beloved and the glory of the court, on the other, the obsession with returning to the modern world and unfinished dreams. What will she do? [Dual female leads + time travel and political intrigue + cross-dressing + a mad prince] Highlights: A martial arts queen dominates the battlefield, a beautiful, strong, and tragic best friend turns to the dark side and seizes power, a fateful duel between two beauties—high-energy and non-stop action! 7

39. 289 星 The Stars Fall, Yet the Sword Endures 星辰落尽剑未央 Fish Who Loves Eggplant Casserole爱吃茄子煲的鱼Ancient Romance988k WordsCompleted Feng Luoluo's ideal life: work as a menial disciple in the Spirit Chef Sect, eat to her heart's content, pet dogs, raise Fuguang, and take out a few enemies along the way! Who knew her inner thoughts would be exposed, drawing the attention of that lofty Sword Lord Lingjue! She calls him “born so beautiful he can't help but show off,” and he frowns and takes her as his personal disciple; She calls someone “sharp beaked, thick-skinned, and empty-headed,” and he makes her study the righteous path 1.6kReads8.5Score189Shelves

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40. 290 王 The Prince Offered Himself to Her, and She Took Him Up on It 王爷以身相许，她要了 Seven Inkstones七砚书57k WordsCompleted The Prince Offered Himself to Her, and She Accepted 228Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 291 法 Cloudy, the Clapback Queen of the Law Peak 法峰有个云怼怼 Fish Who Loves Eggplant Casserole爱吃茄子煲的鱼Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted A useless Five-Spirit-Root cultivator? That's just a cover for her hidden brilliance! Yun Xiu transmigrates into the role of the fifth senior sister on the Sword Peak of the Myriad Swords Sect, a punching bag for everyone. The moment she opens her eyes, her sect brothers and sisters are already forcing her to pick spirit fruit for their junior sister. With demonic beasts closing in, everyone else only cares about snatching the Azure Spirit Fruit. She sneers, stuffs the fruit into her mouth, then 132Reads6.5Score—Shelves
42. 292 下 I Came Down from Heaven and Gave the Wrong Medicine, and the Matchmaker God Exploded 下凡喂错药，月老炸了 Seven Inkstones七砚书Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted I went down to the mortal world and gave someone the wrong medicine. The Matchmaker God is furious! 96Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 293 安 Peaceful and Unending 安乐永逸 A Tree Makes Shade一木成荫Ancient Romance531k WordsOngoing She had been given a rare second chance at life and planned to spend it carefree, like a wandering cloud or wild crane among the mountains and rivers. But fate had other plans: her adoptive father was imprisoned while seeking vengeance for her family's murder and his own country's humiliation. To save him, she had to disguise herself as a man and enter the imperial court, where she was forced to work for the cold-faced royal prince, Luo Yunyi. She never expected to find herself working for a hea 138Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Born with a heart of exquisite wisdom. Holding you in my arms, cherishing you to the bone, this cunning prince pursues his wife with domineering abandon. Once you've captured my heart, we're destined to be together for eternity, sharing the same bed in life and the same grave in death. A very sweet and captivating ancient romance novel.

44. 294 为 She Cut Ties for Her Adopted Daughter. The Legitimate Daughter Reopens the Clan Register and Goes on a Rampage 为养女断亲，嫡女重开族谱杀疯了 Qin Bao琴宝Ancient Romance561k WordsCompleted Just three months after returning home to reunite with her family, Zhao Qingyan was thrown out. Her father said she was immoral, her mother called her shameless, her eldest brother said she was wicked, and her second brother looked down on her as a country girl unfit for polite society. They all thought she, the legitimate daughter of the Zhao family, was inferior to their adopted daughter. For that girl’s sake, they cut ties with her, removed her from the family register, and cast her out. But 1.9kReads7.8Score223Shelves

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    Switched and tortured to death? She uses her spatial ability to stage a comeback, wiping out the Qin family in blood! She tears apart her hypocritical foster sister, crushes her deceitful scumbag boyfriend, severs her bloodsucking ties with her family, marries a crippled prince, destroys a sickly crown prince, and ascends to the highest position. A powerful female protagonist novel—don't miss it!

45. 295 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves

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    Perfectly matches the title!! A new book from the author of a wildly popular IP, it's definitely authoritative, and the quality of this paid-for publication is unquestionable.

46. 296 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Reunited with the General in the Modern World 穿越后，我和将军在现代重逢 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Eight hundred years ago, she was Princess Lingxi of the Bai Kingdom, and he was Sha Chi, the general charged with defending its city. On the day the city fell, they drank poison and promised to find each other in their next lives. Eight hundred years later, she was Li Ruoxin, a graduate student in archaeology, and he was Mo Haoqian, an investigator with the national security agency. A golden hairpin unearthed from Heishui City awakened their memories across the cycle of reincarnation. In those m 909Reads8.7Score19.9kShelves

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    [This book cured my reading slump!] Everyone's intelligence is on point, and the plot is intricately woven! Whether it's ancient political intrigue and warfare, or modern suspense and archaeology, everything is written with exceptional skill. The foreshadowing is intricate, the characters are well-developed, and the emotions are rich. If you're experiencing a reading slump, you absolutely won't regret reading this! A truly high-quality gem! #ReadingShortageRecommendation #HighQuality #MustRead #AncientRomancePoliticalIntrigue

47. 297 穿 The Transmigrated City Lord 穿越女城主 Tianheng Palace天珩宫Ancient Romance647k WordsOngoing [Love triangle, slow burn, taking things one step at a time! The emotional entanglements of adults: the first male lead is passionate and fixated, while the second is clever and in control. The second male lead wins her heart.] [A beauty skilled in political intrigue! She pursues an official career, rises to a high position, and remains calm and self-possessed, leaving a prince heartbroken.] She has always believed that staying independent and relying on no one is the safest way to survive. But 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A beautiful woman with political acumen, holding a high position, possessing strategic wisdom, deep foresight, and calm rationality, she leaves the prince heartbroken.

48. 298 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score740Shelves

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    She's not a dodder vine; she's a trumpet creeper capable of strangling a giant banyan tree, but she just happened to encounter a madman who was happy to provide a wall around her.

49. 299 绿 Green Tea Homewrecker Crown Princess, You Dig the Pits and I'll Fill Them 绿茶海后太子妃，你挖的坑我来平 Get-Rich Ball暴富球球Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Empress's Rise + Irresistible Charm + Multiple Male Leads Competing in a Love Battlefield + Court Intrigue + Mind-Reading Fantasy] One heroine with multiple love interests, a main male lead, a slow-burn romance, everyone's favorite, and a heroine with a powerful, winding career arc. After transmigrating into a book, Chen Jixiang tried to make up for her mistake by helping her husband, the crown prince, fight for power and win over the hidden Prince An, Hua Jue. But he pinned her to the bed. “Hu 252Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Emotionally turbulent, historical romance, multiple male leads and supporting male characters, each handsome and unique, passionate and intense love triangle, good looks and high intelligence, set in a chaotic world, the independent, kind, and universally adored female lead, with a sweet and charming heart, a plot full of twists and turns, political intrigue and imaginative ideas, emotionally intense and heart-wrenching, neither a virginal nor female-dominated story, excellent writing, highly recommended, the later chapters are even better!!

50. 300 神 The Mighty Little Constable 神通小捕快 Seven Stars in Hand手握七星Martial Arts2.0M WordsOngoing “One leaf riding the wind, roaming ten thousand miles; a dashing constable, famous throughout the land.” The most righteous men are often those society looks down on, and heroes rise from the streets. The spring breeze and I are both passing travelers, but your name alone belongs to the martial world. Ye Fei, a lowly errand boy at an inn, is rejected by the Su family because he's nothing but a nobody who runs errands! Who could have guessed that after getting drunk, saving a beauty, and catching 14.6kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves

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